EdTerps Learning Academy

We are grateful to Hart and Melissa Rossman for their generous commitment of $250,000 for @EdTerpsAcademy (ETLA) and a scholarship for future teachers. Learn more at go.umd.edu/20z7.

Join us August 6, for The One Thing Conference, a professional learning experience designed especially for PK-12 educators. Register here: go.umd.edu/1zy1

Set your CITE on certification! Our Creative Initiatives in Education MEd prepares conditionally hired educators, paraeducators and aides for licensure in grades 1-6. Check out more here: go.umd.edu/1zs5

Register now for the 2025 Terrapin EdTalks! Visit education.umd.edu/edtalks for more information. #terrapinedtalks

Want a more equitable math experience in your classroom? Program Director Beatriz Quintos shares three ways to include families' funds of knowledge in math classrooms. Read more here: bit.ly/4kXpID4

Today’s the day to make a difference! Every gift, no matter the size, makes a difference on #GivingDayUMD: givingday.umd.edu

Looking for new approaches to literacy in your classroom? Donald Bolger (UMD) and Simone Gibson (Morgan State University), directors of Maryland Initiative for Literacy and Equity, share strategies to improve literacy skills in Office Hours: brnw.ch/21wQmqg #literacy

For this issue of Office Hours we discussed AI tools for an inclusive classroom. @AI_foreducation, The Universal Sandpit and @Diffitapp are helpful tools for creating prompts, social scripts and diversifying materials. Check them out now! #SpecialEducation

The Special Education MEd (Online) program differs from other special education programs due to its specialization in autism spectrum disorders and preparation for learners with high intensity needs. Apply now! #NationalSpecialEducationDay

Today, we celebrate #NationalSpecialEducationDay! MSDE is proud to support Maryland’s educators, students, and families as we work together to create inclusive and supportive learning environments for every learner. Together, we’re fostering opportunities that empower all students to thrive.

The PBC in TESOL is no ordinary program. Director Drew Fagan tailors his courses to the participants and their students. Inquire more now: bit.ly/3USRFAu #TESOL #EdTerpsTransform #pgcps

Calling all @PGCPS educators! Earn your ESOL endorsement with a 80% partial scholarship with our Post Baccalaureate Certificate program in TESOL. This special opportunity is open only to PGCPS educators. #ESOL #TESOL #EdTerpsTransform

Amy Green, program director for the MEd in STEM, is transforming education by learning from her masters students. The program provides graduates with career opportunities in and out of the classroom. Learn more here: bit.ly/4fg5KAj #STEMDay #EdTerpsTransform #STEM

Get your add-on endorsement as an instructional leader in STEM (PreK-6) with our MEd in STEM. This program allows in-service elementary and middle school teachers to explore relationships among science, engineering, and mathematics. #STEM #EdTerps

.@UMDCollegeofEd and @umiacs researchers have been awarded $10M by @usedgov to create tech to help young people with disabilities better navigate the transition into adulthood. go.umd.edu/1tjv

It’s Election Day, Terps! Make a plan to vote today to ensure your voice is heard. For resources, visit go.umd.edu/vote24 #TerpsVote

#EdTerps Carlton Green and Jazmin Pichardo, co-directors of the Intergroup Dialogue Training Center, offer guidance for productive conversations around the election. Read @WTOP article ⬇️

Issue 2 of Office Hours features Sarah McGrew and the skill of lateral reading. Teach your students how to combat misinformation during election season and increase digital literacy. Read More Here: bit.ly/3YCvQGf #EdTerp #misinformation #ElectionDay

#EdTerps are tackling today's grand challenges. From shaping education policy to transforming classrooms to improving mental health, we’re making a real impact. See how we’re contributing to a more equitable and just future for all: education.umd.edu #EdTerpsforGood

Argentina native and Assistant Clinical Professor Carolina Napp-Avelli shares tips for Latinx COE students and teachers. Take a look! #HispanicHeritageMonth #EdTerps